Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Colorado
End of Watch Sunday, December 31, 2017
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Zackari Spurlock Parrish, III
Rest in peace Brother.
Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.
January 3, 2018
To the family of Deputy Sheriff Zackari Parrish, friends, Sheriff Tony Spurlock and the
Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
You are lifted up in thought and prayers. May God comfort, hold you close and give you His peace that surpasses all understanding now and always through Christ Jesus. Thank you for your service. John 15: 12 &13 / Matthew 5:9
Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry / O'Berry Police Department, NC
January 3, 2018
Rest easy brother
Trooper
Michigan State Police
January 3, 2018
Thank you for being there for our community Deputy Parrish. Your efforts and selfless sacrifice shall always be a part of us. Slumber well. You have earned it.
MSgt Donald Enloe
Colorado State Patrol
January 3, 2018
"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown
Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department
January 3, 2018
Sincere condolences to your family Officer Parrish. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
David Fitzgerald
USAF Maj (Ret)
Citizen
January 3, 2018
We work closely with Douglas County and one of my best friends is a Douglas County Deputy. This is such a horrible incident and hits so close to home. RIP Brother.
Deputy Sheriff (Detentions) Seth Lund
Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office
January 3, 2018
Your senseless death at the hands of a very evil person is felt through out the Blue Nation. Your life mattered to all of us who respect this nation of laws and love those who serve with honor. I loved you though I had never met you. We will not forget your sacrifice and we share the grief of your loss with your Wife and daughters.
Sgt. Daniel A. Llorens
Gwinnett County Police Department
January 3, 2018
I pray that God will look after your Wife and Daughters. RIP Brother.
PO Robert Luckas
Suffolk County Police Department
January 3, 2018
I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,
Abraham Lincoln
Sergeant E.Kemmer #142
Nevada Highway Patrol
January 3, 2018
Rest in peace brother.
Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY
January 3, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service
January 3, 2018
Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and dedication.
Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police Department
January 3, 2018
I am very sad to hear that another LEO member loss there life while protecting others. May God Bless the Parrish Family. Rest In Peace Brother!
First Class Deputy
Wake County Sheriff’s Office
January 3, 2018
Prayers to the family and friends. RIP my brother in blue.
Sergeant Therese Garafalo
NYPD
January 3, 2018
Officer Zackari Parrish you died protecting and are a good man .
My condolences go out to your Family, friends and your brothers in blue.
It's difficult to stay strong for some but with God's strength
we will. The clocks do not stop
and by our grace and prayer
may we gain peace in our hearts
through time.
God Bless all.
Jim Cox Yuma,Tn
Father of Jaimie Cox EOW 11/5/17
January 3, 2018
Rest brother. Your in good hands. So are your family. Prayers for blood and blue........
Deputy Brian Webb
Fremont County Colorado
January 3, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family Deputy Sheriff Parrish. God please bless the Mrs. Parrish and her two children.
First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police
January 2, 2018
God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.
James P. Waggle, Jr.
Civilian
January 2, 2018
May you Rest In Peace. Our greatest condolences and prayers go out your family. Thank you for your service sir
Deputy Sheriff Trainee Ricardo Iniguez
Los Angeles County Sheriff
January 2, 2018
You're sacrifice will not be forgotten Deputy Parrish. God bless your soul and your blue and blood families.
Chief Dan Trechter
Saint George Kansas Police Department
January 2, 2018
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
January 2, 2018
My heart breaks for all of his family. God Bless you all! Thought and prayers and love! GOD BLESS OUR POLICE OFFICERS ♥️
Lisa Cosby Latham
Lisa Cosby Latham Family Survivor of a Fallen Officer
January 2, 2018
Rest In Peace, E.O.W. Sending prayers to your family and love ones, also sending condolences to your brothers and sisters in blue.
M. D. White Chief (Ret)
I.H.P.D. NJ
January 2, 2018
So sorry Rest In Peace Officer Jackson thank you for all you gave. God Bless family and friends.
Donna E Lamonaco wife of
TPR Philip Lamonaco EOW 12/21/81
January 2, 2018
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